Air Conditioning Supervisor - UCL London

About the role

Artic Building Services is looking for an experienced Air Conditioning Supervisor to lead and support A/C engineers across a range of academic sites in London. The role ensures that ventilation, cooling and air-handling systems run efficiently, safely and in line with statutory regulations. You will supervise static engineers, oversee maintenance delivery, carry out quality checks and act as a technical escalation point for complex HVAC issues.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of mobile and static A/C engineers across multiple academic locations
• Oversee planned maintenance (PPM) and ensure timely, high-quality completion of reactive works
• Carry out site audits and quality inspections, ensuring compliance with SFG 20 and statutory requirements
• Provide technical support on A/C, VRV/VRF, split systems, AHUs and ventilation systems
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of high-priority issues in clinical spaces such as theatres, isolation rooms, clean rooms and classrooms
• Maintain proper documentation, asset reporting and statutory compliance records
• Liaise with university estates teams, building managers, contractors and internal management
• Support training, mentoring and performance development of field engineers

Required profile

• Strong Air Conditioning/HVAC background with a minimum Level 2 refrigeration and F-Gas certification (Category 1)
• Experience in academic buildings or other highly regulated environments
• Previous supervisory, senior engineer or team-lead experience
• Full UK driving licence (mobile role)
• Organised, able to work alone or in a team, and able to tackle most issues presented

Required skills

• Understanding of ventilation standards, PPM regimes and hospital engineering best practice
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites with a customer-focused approach

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle, fuel card, tools, uniform and mobile/PDA
• Training and professional development, including HTM training
• Pension scheme, holiday entitlement and additional company benefits
• Six-month probation period, with training courses offered to help with development